meek meek /ˈmiːk/

adjective

1. () Humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness  ( mild , modest , meek )
   humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
    Meek and self-effacing
   meek and self-effacing
   
2. Evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant  ( meek , spiritless )
   evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant
    Compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others
   compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others
    A fine fiery blast against meek conformity
   a fine fiery blast against meek conformity
    She looked meek but had the heart of a lion
   she looked meek but had the heart of a lion
    Was submissive and subservient
   was submissive and subservient
   
3. Very docile  ( meek , tame )
   very docile
    Tame obedience
   tame obedience
    Meek as a mouse
   meek as a mouse